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1. • • Sleeping on a couch with a baby poses increased risks for suffocation, entrapment, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Unfortunately, parents and caregivers may unintentionally put their babies in danger by falling asleep on a sofa or armchair with the infant in their arms or lying on their chest.
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     Understanding the Risks of Sleeping on the Couch with Your Baby

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   Can a baby sleep on a sofa?

   • Caregivers should also avoid sleeping with infants on sofas, armchairs, and waterbeds. Tobacco use: Bed-sharing with a smoker increases the risk of SIDS. The risk of infant death is also elevated if the infant’s parent smoked while pregnant. Taking precautions can help reduce risks to infant safety while co-sleeping.

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   What happens if you sleep on a couch with a baby?

   • Sleeping on a couch with a baby poses increased risks for suffocation, entrapment, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Unfortunately, parents and caregivers may unintentionally put their babies in danger by falling asleep on a sofa or armchair with the infant in their arms or lying on their chest.

   Understanding the Risks of Sleeping on the Couch with Your Baby

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   Can a baby sleep on a sofa or armchair?

   • Never fall asleep on a sofa or armchair with your baby. The risk of SIDS is 50 times higher for babies when they sleep on a sofa or armchair with an adult. They are also at risk of accidental death as they can easily slip into a position where they are trapped and can’t breathe.

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   What happens if a baby falls asleep on a sofa?

   • Unfortunately, parents and caregivers may unintentionally put their babies in danger by falling asleep on a sofa or armchair with the infant in their arms or lying on their chest. The risk for babies is much greater on sofas, armchairs, or makeshift beds due to the risk of becoming trapped or suffocated.

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   Are couches safe for babies?

   • Couches, with their soft cushions and narrow spaces, can pose a risk of suffocation or entrapment for babies. Unlike cribs that are designed with baby safety in mind, couches aren’t equipped with similar safeguards. Couches aren’t designed for the sleep needs of an infant.

   Understanding the Risks of Sleeping on the Couch with Your Baby

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   Can a baby sleep on an adult bed?

   • The risk of SIDS is 50 times higher for babies when they sleep on a sofa or armchair with an adult. They are also at risk of accidental death as they can easily slip into a position where they are trapped and can’t breathe. Adult beds have not been designed or safety tested for infant sleep in the same way as, for example, a cot or Moses basket.

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3. www.lullabytrust.org.uk › safer-sleep-advice › coCo-sleeping with your baby - The Lullaby Trust

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   Whether you choose to co-sleep or it is unplanned, there are some key risks you should avoid. Co-sleeping with your baby is very dangerous if: 1. you or anyone in the bed has recently drunk any alcohol 2. you or anyone in the bed smokesor the baby was exposed to smoking in pregnancy 3. you or anyone in the bed has taken any drugs or medication that...

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   Adult beds have not been designed or safety tested for infant sleep in the same way as, for example, a cot or Moses basket. Whether you choose to bedshare, or it is unplanned, it is best to think ahead. 1. Keep pillows and adult bedding away from your babyor any other items that could cover their head or cause them to overheat. A high proportion of...

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   Babies should always be in the same room as you for at least the first six months for sleep, day and night. This doesn’t mean you can’t leave the room to make a cup of tea or go to the toilet, but for most of the time when they are sleeping they are safest if you are close by. There are no devices on the market that will substitute a parent or care...

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   Room sharing | When a babysleeps in their parent(s) or carer in their own separate sleeping spacesuch as a cot or Moses basket. Bed sharing| When a baby shares the same bed with an adult for most of the night, and not just to be comforted or fed. Some parents also choose to sleep with their baby in other places. Sofa sharing | When a parent or care...

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5. www.nhs.uk › safe-sleep-advice-for-babiesSafer sleep advice for babies - Start for Life - NHS

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   It is not recommended to co-sleep with your baby if they were born premature (before 37 weeks) or had a low birthweight (less than 2.5kg or 5.5lb). Falling asleep on a sofa or chair with your baby can increase the risk of SIDS substantially. Co-sleeping is not safe if you (or your partner) have been: smoking; drinking alcohol; taking ...

6. www.medicinenet.com › at_what_age_is_co-sleepingAt What Age Is Co-Sleeping Safe With Your Baby? - MedicineNet

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   Dressing your baby minimally to prevent overheating. Not putting your baby in an adult bed to sleep alone. Not putting the baby in soft places like a waterbed, soft mattress, or sofa to sleep. Ensuring your bed’s headboard and footboard don’t have openings to avoid having your baby trapped.

7. riseandshine.childrensnational.org › why-itsWhy it’s dangerous for babies to sleep on sofas

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   Nov 28, 2019 · It’s dangerous for babies to sleep on sofas because sofa sleeping increases the risk of suffocation and entrapment in the cushions.

8. www.sleepfoundation.org › baby-sleep › co-sleepingCo-Sleeping With Your Baby - Sleep Foundation

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   Nov 16, 2023 · Bed-sharing: Bed-sharing is the practice of the infant and caregiver sleeping in the same bed. This may also be called surface sharing because it includes when a caregiver and infant sleep together on a couch, chair, or the floor. Room-sharing: Room-sharing is when an infant sleeps on a separate surface but in the same room as the caregiver.

9. theconversation.com › safety-first-reducing-theSafety first: reducing the risks of sleeping with your baby

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   May 22, 2013 · Falling asleep with the baby on an armchair or couch can also be dangerous. But for the many mothers who want to bed share with their baby, risks can be minimised to provide a safe sleeping...